Jack Anglin
Jack Anglin (born May 13, 1916 - March 7, 1963 ) was an American country singer, who was best known as Johnnie and Jack with his friend Johnnie Wright .
Life
Jack Anglin grew up in Columbia, Tennessee . He learned to play the guitar from his father . During a radio appearance he met Johnnie Wright , the future husband of Kitty Wells . Together with him he founded the duo Johnnie and Jack , with whom he released numerous hit singles. The duo also appeared in the Grand Ole Opry as well as in the Louisiana Hayride .
Jack Anglin died in a car accident on March 7, 1963, at the age of only 47. Anglin was on her way to the funerals of Patsy Cline , Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins .
literature
- Stambler, Irwin / Landon, Grelun: Encyclopedia Of Folk, Country And Western Music . New York / London: St. Martin's Press, 1969, pp. 10f
Web links
- Jack Anglin on Hillbilly-Music.com (English)
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Anglin, Jack |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American country singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 13, 1916 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Columbia, Tennessee |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 7, 1963 |